In focus: The 3D sketch pad drawings of Nagai Hideyuki

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Nagai Hideyuki uses pencils and crayons to create scenes that
appear three-dimensional. The 21-year-old from Japan uses two
ordinary drawing pads on which to work his surreal ideas.

Using the Trompe-l'œil technique -- French for "deceives the
eye" -- he employs a projection technique called anamorphosis to
create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the
correct angle.

The result is an impressive monochrome world featuring weird
creatures and 3D structures.

Hideyuki says he was influenced by British 3D street artist
Julian Beever but is secretive about how he creates his own
works.